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Toshiba 9100 User Manual

Toshiba 9100 User Manual (265 pages)

9100 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.56 MB

Table of Contents

Type of Service
5
Fax Branding
6
If Problems Arise
6
Telephone Company Procedures
6
Wireless Interoperability
8
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Regulatory Information
9
Interference Statement
10
Safety Instructions
11
Table of Contents
15
Introduction
23
- Safety Icons
  24
- This Guide
  24
- Other Icons Used
  25
- Other Documentation
  26
- Service Options
  26
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

27
- Making Sure You Have Everything
  27
- Finding Where Everything Is Located
  28
  - Front with the Display Panel Closed
    28
  - Back with Rear Panel Closed
    29
  - Back with Rear Panel Open
    30
  - Right Side
    31
  - Left Side
    32
  - Front with the Display Panel Open
    33
  - Underside
    35
- Indicator Panel Lights
  36
  - System Indicator Panel Lights
    36
  - Keyboard Indicator Panel Lights
    38
Chapter 2: Getting Started

39
- Selecting a Place to Work
  39
  - Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
    39
  - Keeping Yourself Comfortable
    41
    
    Seating and Posture
    42
    
    Work Habits
    43
- Other Precautions
  44
- Setting up Your Computer
  45
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    46
  - Charging the Battery
    47
- Turning on the Computer
  48
  - Opening the Display Panel
    48
  - Turning on the Power
    49
- Setting up Your Software
  50
- Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
  50
  - Setting up Other Devices
    50
- Turning off the Computer
  51
  - Closing the Display Panel
    51
Chapter 3: Connecting Other External Devices

53
Chapter 4: Learning the Basics

79
- Computing Tips
  79
- Using the Keyboard
  80
  - Character Keys
    81
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    81
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    82
  - Function Keys
    82
  - Windows Special Keys
    83
  - Overlay Keys
    83
- Using the Accupoint II Pointing Device
  85
- Using the TOSHIBA Console Button
  86
- Starting a Program
  87
- Saving Your Work
  90
  - Saving Files
    91
  - File Names
    92
  - Using a File Extension
    92
- Printing Your Work
  93
- Using a Compact Disc Drive
  94
  - Inserting Compact Discs
    95
  - Removing Compact Discs
    97
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    98
- Using PC Cards
  98
  - Hot Swapping
    98
- Using SD® Cards
  99
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  100
- Using a Computer Lock
  100
- Caring for Your Computer
  101
  - Cleaning the Computer
    102
  - Moving the Computer
    102
- Powering down the Computer
  103
  - Using Turn off Computer
    103
  - Shutting down more Quickly
    104
  - Using Hibernation
    106
  - Starting Again from Hibernation Mode
    108
  - Using Standby
    109
  - Going into Standby Mode more Quickly
    110
- Toshiba's Online Resources
  112
Chapter 5: Mobile Computing

113
- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  113
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  114
  - Battery Notice
    114
  - Charging the Batteries
    114
  - Monitoring Battery Power
    115
- What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds
  118
- Changing Batteries
  119
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  121
  - Safety Precautions
    121
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    122
  - Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
    123
- Conserving Power
  124
  - Power Usage Modes in Windows XP Professional
    125
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Usage Mode
    125
- Additional Options for Power
  126
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

127
- Exploring the Desktop
  127
  - Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
    128
  - System Tray
    131
- Exploring Audio Features
  132
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    132
  - Recording Sounds
    132
  - Playing an Audio CD-ROM
    134
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  136
  - Transferring Files
    136
  - Getting Help Transferring Files
    136
  - Setting up for Communications
    136
  - Determining the Com Port
    137
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    138
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    139
    
    Setting up a Wireless Connection
    140
    
    Using Bluetooth
    141
  - Toshiba's Online Resources
    142
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  142
  - The Internet
    142
  - The World Wide Web
    142
  - Internet Service Providers
    143
  - Connecting to the Internet
    143
  - Surfing the Internet
    144
  - Internet Features
    145
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    146
Chapter 7: Windvd

147
- Playing Dvds
  147
  - Using the Windvd Toolbar
    149
  - Using the Windvd Status Bar
    150
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    150
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    151
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    153
- Using Playlists
  154
- Customizing Windvd
  156
  - Setting General Properties
    157
  - Setting Audio Properties
    158
  - Setting Display Properties
    160
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  161
  - Zooming in
    165
  - Zooming out
    165
  - Panning
    165
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    166
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  166
- Getting Help
  166
- Exiting Windvd
  166
Chapter 8: Toshiba Utilities

167
- Fn-Esse
  168
- Toshiba HW Setup
  172
  - Accessing Toshiba HW Setup
    172
- Power Saver
  175
- Mobile Extension
  177
Chapter 9: Keeping Your Files Safe

179
- Using Passwords in Windows
  179
- User-Level Passwords
  180
  - Setting a User-Level Password
    180
  - Using an Instant Password
    181
  - Disabling a User Password
    185
  - Using the Power-On (User-Level) Password
    187
  - Using the Instant (User-Level) Password
    188
- Using a Supervisor Password
  188
  - Setting a Supervisor Password
    188
  - Deleting a Supervisor Password
    189
- Hard Disk Drive Passwords
  191
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Guide

197
- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  197
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  198
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  200
  - Using the Windows XP Troubleshooting Feature
    200
  - A Plan of Action
    201
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    201
    
    Plug and Play
    202
    
    Checking Device Properties
    202
  - Memory Card Problems
    204
  - Power and the Batteries
    204
  - Keyboard Problems
    206
  - Accupoint II Problems
    207
  - Display Problems
    208
  - Disk Drive Problems
    210
  - Modem Problems
    211
  - Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
    212
  - Sound System Problems
    214
  - Optional Devices
    214
  - PC Card Problems
    215
  - Resolving Pc Card Problems
    216
  - Printer Problems
    217
- Internet Problems
  218
- DVD Operating Problems-Windows XP
  219
  - General Issues
    222
  - Windvd Problems
    222
- Windvd Problems
  223
  - Content Issues
    224
  - Minimum System Requirements
    224
- Developing Good Computing Habits
  224
- If You Need Further Assistance
  226
  - Before You Call
    226
  - Contacting Toshiba
    226
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  227
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  230
  - Hot Keys
    231
  - Volume Mute
    231
  - Instant Password Security
    232
  - Without a Password
    232
  - With a Password
    232
Appendix A: Hot Keys

233
- Power Usage Mode
  233
- Standby Mode
  234
- Hibernation Mode
  234
- Display Modes
  235
- Display Brightness
  236
- Wireless Device Enable
  236
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  236
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

237
- Video Modes
  239
Appendix C: Video Modes

241
- Glossary
  245
- Index
  259

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